Panama City Beach, Florida

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Weather

84°
Sunny & warm. Perfect beach day.
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UV Index

8
Very High — wear SPF 50+, seek shade between 10am–4pm.
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Coming Up

Gulf Coast Jam
May 28–31 at Frank Brown Park. Keith Urban, Chris Stapleton, Post Malone & more. Plus free summer concerts every Thursday at Aaron Bessant Park.
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Water Temp

78°
Emerald-green and crystal clear. Calm surf — great for swimming.
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Where to Eat

Southern Fine Dining ★ 4.6

Firefly

Upscale Southern cuisine in a charming cottage setting. Famous for shrimp & grits, craft cocktails, and intimate garden ambiance. A must for date night.

📍 N Lagoon Dr 💰 $$$
Reserve a Table
Seafood & Steaks ★ 4.8

The Grand Marlin

Upscale waterfront dining on Grand Lagoon. Exceptional fresh catches, raw bar, and one of the best sunset views in PCB.

📍 Grand Lagoon 💰 $$$
Reserve a Table
Seafood ★ 4.5

Capt. Anderson's

A PCB institution since 1967. Greek-style snapper, charcoal-grilled grouper, and waterfront views. Over 50 years of excellence.

📍 Grand Lagoon 💰 $$–$$$
📞 (850) 234-2225
Seafood & Steaks ★ 4.6

Saltwater Grill

Elegant waterfront spot with a 25,000-gallon saltwater aquarium. Wood-fired steaks, fresh Gulf seafood, and an impressive wine list.

📍 N Lagoon Dr 💰 $$$
Reserve a Table
Casual Seafood ★ 4.5

Dee's Hang Out

No-frills order-at-the-window gem. The freshest fried grouper and shrimp baskets on the beach. Cash-friendly, big portions.

📍 Thomas Dr 💰 $
📞 (850) 249-4264
Bakery & Brunch ★ 4.6

Andy's Flour Power

Beloved local bakery and breakfast spot. Scratch-made pastries, creative benedicts, and the best cinnamon rolls you'll ever taste.

📍 Thomas Dr 💰 $–$$
📞 (850) 230-0014 — Walk-ins welcome
Where to Stay

Top-Rated Hotels & Resorts

Beachfront Resort ★ 4.5

Hyatt Place Beachfront

Modern beachfront hotel with Gulf-view rooms, rooftop pool, and walkable access to Pier Park shopping and dining.

📍 Front Beach Rd 💰 $$–$$$
Family Resort ★ 4.5

Holiday Inn Resort

Family-friendly beachfront resort with lazy river, multiple pools, kids' programs, and direct beach access. Great value.

📍 Front Beach Rd 💰 $$
Luxury Condo Resort ★ 4.7

Shores of Panama

Upscale condo resort with full kitchens, private balconies, rooftop infinity pool, and stunning Gulf panoramas from every floor.

📍 Front Beach Rd 💰 $$$
Boutique Hotel ★ 4.6

SpringHill Suites by Marriott

All-suite hotel steps from the beach. Spacious rooms, complimentary breakfast, and a heated outdoor pool. Consistently rated top service.

📍 Pier Park Area 💰 $$
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Fishing Charters

Deep Sea ★ 5.0

Capt. Anderson's Marina Charters

The most famous fleet in PCB. Deep-sea trips for red snapper, grouper, amberjack, and king mackerel. Half-day and full-day options from the historic marina.

📍 Grand Lagoon 💰 $$–$$$
Inshore & Bay ★ 5.0

Saltshaker Charters

Top-rated inshore fishing for redfish, speckled trout, and flounder in St. Andrew Bay. Perfect for families and beginners. All tackle provided.

📍 St. Andrew Bay 💰 $$
Deep Sea & Trolling ★ 4.9

Hook'em Up Charters

Experienced captains running offshore trips for mahi-mahi, wahoo, tuna, and billfish. Known for putting anglers on big fish consistently.

📍 Treasure Island Marina 💰 $$$
Party Boat ★ 4.7

Jubilee Deep Sea Fishing

Budget-friendly party boat option. Walk-on trips daily — no reservation needed. Great for groups and first-timers wanting to try Gulf fishing.

📍 Treasure Island Marina 💰 $
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Beyond the Beach

Things to Do

St. Andrews State Park

St. Andrews State Park

1,200 acres of beaches, snorkeling at the jetties, and Shell Island ferry

Snorkeling

Snorkeling & Diving

Spot rays, sea turtles, and dolphins in emerald-clear water

Sunset Cruise

Sunset & Dolphin Cruises

Evening sails on the Gulf with guaranteed dolphin sightings

Paddleboarding

Kayaking & Paddleboarding

Calm lagoon waters, mangrove trails, and bay exploration

Shipwreck Island

Shipwreck Island Waterpark

15 acres of slides, lazy river, wave pool, and a zipline over the lagoon

SkyWheel

SkyWheel & Pier Park

Giant Ferris wheel, 125+ shops, restaurants, and beachside entertainment

Tonight & This Week

Live Music & Nightlife

Friday & Saturday

Live Bands at Sharky's

Sharky's Beachfront Restaurant
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Every Night

Tiki Bar Sessions

Pineapple Willy's
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday – Sunday

Karaoke & Open Mic

Shuckums Oyster Pub
8:00 PM – Midnight
Thursdays

Jazz on the Lagoon

Capt. Anderson's Marina
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Weekends

Sunset Acoustic Sets

Schooners Beach Club
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Nightly

DJ & Dancing

Club La Vela / Spinnaker
9:00 PM – 2:00 AM
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